Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card - Boy in Green Suit
Text on Card
Your witching eyes have stolen away This loving heart of mine, So give me in exchange, I pray, Your own, sweet Valentine. Clifton Bingham To my Valentine
Description
A charming young boy dressed in an elegant green velvet suit with brass buttons, cream-colored collar, and tall black boots stands as the focal point of this enchanting Victorian-era Valentine's greeting. He holds a love letter and is positioned against a dramatic heart-shaped backdrop in soft cream tones. The composition uses romantic chromolithographic printing typical of late 19th-century greeting card production. Attributed to Ellen H. Clapsaddle, a celebrated greeting card illustrator of the period, this card exemplifies the sentimental aesthetics of Victorian romance and childhood innocence. The printed verse by Clifton Bingham reads: 'Your witching eyes have stolen away / This loving heart of mine, / So give me in exchange, I pray, / Your own, sweet Valentine.' Red hearts scattered across the lower portion echo the traditional Valentine's Day symbolism. The soft gradient coloring from red to pink creates warmth and emotional resonance, characteristic of premium greeting card design from this era.
Subjects
boy, child, love letter, heart, romantic greeting, Valentine's Day
Printing Notes
High-quality chromolithographic printing with embossed details on cream-colored cardstock. Multi-color registration with hand-finished touches typical of premium Victorian greeting cards.
